Hide Glue

[John Ross]

Hi List,

In the instructions normally given for hide glue, it says to add the water
and leave all night.

I can't for the life of me figure out, why this is so.

If it is heated up, and is clear, and of the consistency you want, what is
the difference.

I just made some up, and it seems ok, after 3 hours, from adding the water.

Would someone please explain, why the requirement for soaking?

Thank you.
Regards,
John M. Ross
Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada
jrpiano@win.eastlink.ca